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was a hundred palestinian rockets fired into israel in five days before israel retaliated. >> all right. nbc's martin fletcher. we appreciate the report and obviously stay safe for us over there. >>> also this morning, general petraeus, retired david petraeus red heading to capitol hill where he'll testify. he is expected to focus on the time line of exactly when the agency knew the attack on the american consulate was an act of terrorism and not a protest gone wrong as first suggested. in a close session yesterday members of the house and senate intelligence committee saw for the first time surveillance video and drone recordings of the attack as it unfolded. public hearing on benghazi apparently are in the works general petraeus still dealing with the controversy on a separate front, his admitted extramarital affair. the former top spy being investigated by the agency that he once directed which, of course, is the cia. officials say the investigation by the cia inspector general surrounds whether petraeus used agency resources to advance his relationship with paula broadwell. speaking
was a hundred palestinian rockets fired into israel in five days before israel retaliated. >> all right. nbc's martin fletcher. we appreciate the report and obviously stay safe for us over there. >>> also this morning, general petraeus, retired david petraeus red heading to capitol hill where he'll testify. he is expected to focus on the time line of exactly when the agency knew the attack on the american consulate was an act of terrorism and not a protest gone wrong as first...
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now the problem is that israel, it was sensed that israel's hands were tied because of their relationship with egypt. egypt was in fear that egypt would end the peace treaty. that is one reason why israel feels it's calibrating carefully the attack on gaza.poised on th of gaz yachlt they're trying this pinpointed air attacks and also attacks from the sea. they resumed the policy of targeted assassinations against hamas leaders. they want very much to end the threat from gaza. but they also do not want a ground invasion partly because of the cost and also because they don't want to alienate egypt. so this is a very dachg us ange moment for this region. >> we know that they have great familiarity with attacks on two fronts. lebanon in the past and attacks from the south. again now with the new conflict that appears to be growing between israel and the golan heights and its border in syria. is there any concern that there may be new issues on the northern front as well? >> well, there is great concern. it doesn't seem too likely at the moment. as a matter of fact, by the way, a few minutes a
now the problem is that israel, it was sensed that israel's hands were tied because of their relationship with egypt. egypt was in fear that egypt would end the peace treaty. that is one reason why israel feels it's calibrating carefully the attack on gaza.poised on th of gaz yachlt they're trying this pinpointed air attacks and also attacks from the sea. they resumed the policy of targeted assassinations against hamas leaders. they want very much to end the threat from gaza. but they also do...
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israel has always been pro american, israel will always be pro american. my friends, you don't have to -- you don't need to do nation building in israel. we are already built. and you don't need to send american troops to israel, we defend ourselves. you have been very generous in giving us tools to do the job of defending israel on our own. thank you all and thank you president obama for your steadfast commitment to israel's security, i know economic times are tough, i deeply appreciate this. some of you have been telling me that your belief has been reaffirmed in recent months and said that support for israel's security is a wise investment in our common future. for an epic battle is now underway in the middle east between tierny and freedom, a great convulsion is shaking the effort from the khyber pass to the straits of gibraltar. we can all see that the grind is still shifting. now this historic meeting holds a new promise of a new dawn of freedom and opportunity. there are millions of young people out there who are determined to change their future. t
israel has always been pro american, israel will always be pro american. my friends, you don't have to -- you don't need to do nation building in israel. we are already built. and you don't need to send american troops to israel, we defend ourselves. you have been very generous in giving us tools to do the job of defending israel on our own. thank you all and thank you president obama for your steadfast commitment to israel's security, i know economic times are tough, i deeply appreciate this....
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their attitude toward israel is going to be different than mubarak's. i think they have participated in elections in a peaceful way for a long time, something they've been criticized for by al qaeda. >> did they root for al qaeda? >> no. al qaeda's number two who was a member of the muslim brotherhood has written a book-length -- >> here is my problem with your argument. who killed anwar sadat? >> it's a shoot-off from the muslim brotherhood. >> did they root for that? when they got gunned down in the parade by people dressed in military costumes and uniforms, were they cheering for that, the death of anwar sadat? >> i think there were a lot of people unhappy with the fact that sadat made peace with israel. >> did they cheer his death? >> i actually don't know. >> that's the kind of thing i want to know. i want to know where your heart is. >> this group has played ball with mubarak for a very long time. it's not like they are looking for some sort of revolution in egypt. i would make the point that anybody who bombs an abortion clinic in america is a ch
their attitude toward israel is going to be different than mubarak's. i think they have participated in elections in a peaceful way for a long time, something they've been criticized for by al qaeda. >> did they root for al qaeda? >> no. al qaeda's number two who was a member of the muslim brotherhood has written a book-length -- >> here is my problem with your argument. who killed anwar sadat? >> it's a shoot-off from the muslim brotherhood. >> did they root for...
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israel. just like we do with the whole range of other allies, just like we do with great britain and japan. and that broad statement i think is confirmed when you look at what we have done over the last three years on things like iron dome, that prevent missiles from raining down on towns on the border regionals in israel that land on schools or children or families. and we will continue that unprecedented security commitment. it was not a military doctrine that we were laying out for any particular military action, it was a restatement of our consistent position that the security of israel is something i deeply care about. and, that the deeds of my administration over the last three years c s conif you remember -- confirms how deeply we care about it. that is a commitment we made. jackie? there you are. >> with the news this morning that the u.s. and its allies are returning to the table and taking up iran's offer to talk again, more than a year after those talks broke in frustration. is thi
israel. just like we do with the whole range of other allies, just like we do with great britain and japan. and that broad statement i think is confirmed when you look at what we have done over the last three years on things like iron dome, that prevent missiles from raining down on towns on the border regionals in israel that land on schools or children or families. and we will continue that unprecedented security commitment. it was not a military doctrine that we were laying out for any...
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ought not to be trying to push israel into a deal that's not good for israel. >> notice the lie. yes, everyone does know that the '67 borders are not tenable for israel including barack obama the president of the united states who specifically says it won't be the 1967 borders. it will be the 1967 borders plus negotiated changes to those borders. criticism also came from republican presidential candidate mitt romney who said obama, quote, has thrown israel under the bus. hillary clinton was similarly attacked in 1998 when as first lady she said, i think that it will be in the long-term interest of the mideast for palestine to be a state. that provoked bipartisan criticism. democrat chuck schumer then in the house of representatives said, when voices in the white house say there ought to be a palestinian state before there are guarantees of security, they do not set the peace process forward. republican new york senator al di matto said the clinton-gore administration has chosen to align itself with the palestinians and yasz ar ar fat against the people of israel. at that time it
ought not to be trying to push israel into a deal that's not good for israel. >> notice the lie. yes, everyone does know that the '67 borders are not tenable for israel including barack obama the president of the united states who specifically says it won't be the 1967 borders. it will be the 1967 borders plus negotiated changes to those borders. criticism also came from republican presidential candidate mitt romney who said obama, quote, has thrown israel under the bus. hillary clinton...
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if israel is forced to stand alone, israel will stand alone. yet in standing alone, israel will know that we will be defending many, many others. the dangers of a nuclear armed iran and emergence of other threats in our region have led many of our arab neighbors to recognize, finally recognize, israel is not their enemy. this affords us the opportunity to overcome historic animosities and build new relationships, friendships, new hopes. israel welcomes engagement with the wider world. we hope our common interests and common challenges will help us forge a more peaceful future. israel continues to seek an historic compromise with our palestinian neighbors, one that ends our conflict once and for all. we want peace in which a demilitarized state recognize state of israel. i remain committed to historic reconciliation and building a better future for israelis and palestinians alike. now, i have no allusions about how difficult this will be to achieve. twenty years ago the peace process through israel and palestinians began. six israeli prime minis
if israel is forced to stand alone, israel will stand alone. yet in standing alone, israel will know that we will be defending many, many others. the dangers of a nuclear armed iran and emergence of other threats in our region have led many of our arab neighbors to recognize, finally recognize, israel is not their enemy. this affords us the opportunity to overcome historic animosities and build new relationships, friendships, new hopes. israel welcomes engagement with the wider world. we hope...
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i know you have dealt with this region with egypt and israel. how long do you think the military has for things to be status quo? without people feeling more jobs, feeling more money in their pockets and feeling like change is here? >> more money and more jobs is tough. and it's going to take a while to do that. i think that if the military moves ahead with some political reforms, if it opens up the system, if it brings it can buy time. ultimately, the egyptian economy is not in bad shape. they have got $35 billion in reserves. they have had fairly significant growth. >> what do you see as being the most critical thing to come out of the next, say, 48, 72 hours. it will get cleaned up. people will go about their businesses. any chance that will happen given the magnitude of what has happened? >> no. if i were a protester, i wouldn't accept what the committee simply tone down the rhetoric and wait and see what the military is going to do. to show some real progress. >> it happened this morning as thousands decented on a shrine north of baghdad. f
i know you have dealt with this region with egypt and israel. how long do you think the military has for things to be status quo? without people feeling more jobs, feeling more money in their pockets and feeling like change is here? >> more money and more jobs is tough. and it's going to take a while to do that. i think that if the military moves ahead with some political reforms, if it opens up the system, if it brings it can buy time. ultimately, the egyptian economy is not in bad...
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he made peace with israel. that was the critical breakthrough which made it impossible for other arab leaders to consider making war with israel. it began the peace process. i think you would agree that resolving the israeli conflict is a good thing he played a very important role. when it came to taking on saddam hussein, mubarak was supportive and he gave cover and logistical support. when it comes to afghanistan, the way we can use egypt as a transit group and through the suez canal is very important. there many interests which is served by the seap with mubarak >> she well-served by $2 billion a year. the egyptian military is the tenth largest in the world because it is full of f 16 said and chinook helicopters and the missiles and all the rest of it. we may not be propping him up, but i'm not sure he is on his own two feet given that it's the second largest u.s. aid after israel. >> they are receiving the milita military aid because he made peace. egypt gets on the other hand 1.3 billion the silver lining
he made peace with israel. that was the critical breakthrough which made it impossible for other arab leaders to consider making war with israel. it began the peace process. i think you would agree that resolving the israeli conflict is a good thing he played a very important role. when it came to taking on saddam hussein, mubarak was supportive and he gave cover and logistical support. when it comes to afghanistan, the way we can use egypt as a transit group and through the suez canal is very...
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they're dealing with israel, an enemy of islam. for the israeli's it's dealing with the terrorist group. for the united states it says the great moral value that israel has is being diminished with them working with terrorist group. >> because this organization has been labeled a terrorist organization by the u.s., does that help in putting any pressure or give the u.s. any negotiating power with the reports that we have seen that israel may act by the spring in launching an attack on iran. >> the u.s. cannot act with this group. there's a problem with the assassinati assassination. at the end of the day, these covert operations may help convince the israelis, all of them, all of the covert operations to delay the attacks or not attack at all. >> all right. i know you'll have more for us. thank you. >>> expanded roles for women in combat tops our stories at stories around the nation. changes would open 14,000 jobs across the armed services. it does not mean that women will be in direct combat roles yet. women are already serving on
they're dealing with israel, an enemy of islam. for the israeli's it's dealing with the terrorist group. for the united states it says the great moral value that israel has is being diminished with them working with terrorist group. >> because this organization has been labeled a terrorist organization by the u.s., does that help in putting any pressure or give the u.s. any negotiating power with the reports that we have seen that israel may act by the spring in launching an attack on...
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is not giving israel a green light but throughout the world it will be presumed if israel does something that the u.s. had given them at least some -- >> one of the many reasons why the military strike is so problematic, there's no certainty that one would get all the targets, for example. there's no certainty, obviously, that the iranians will not respond and they have a strong position from which to do so. drive iran from their cleared position which is no flukelnucl weapons and it would not, in fact, stimulate hezbollah and hamas to launch attacks against israel and given its strong commitment to israel and the united states should not move away from its commitment to israel and the united states should do nothing at this stage, as long as there is an opportunity for diplomacy to work to encourage israel to proceed with a military activity against iran. >> we are told that israel is determined to reserve the option of going it alone, no matter how, you know, difficult it might be to do it without u.s. help to overfly iraq, for instance. if israel were to go it alone, what, what proble
is not giving israel a green light but throughout the world it will be presumed if israel does something that the u.s. had given them at least some -- >> one of the many reasons why the military strike is so problematic, there's no certainty that one would get all the targets, for example. there's no certainty, obviously, that the iranians will not respond and they have a strong position from which to do so. drive iran from their cleared position which is no flukelnucl weapons and it...
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about the israel's risks. much of that debate is focused on iran's retaliatory capacity and how much damage it can cause both to israel and the u.s. and maybe to oil. that's very important obviously. but there's something really bigger for the israelis. because the choice is really between a situation where israel is not at war with iran ands with prospect of iran developing nuclear weapons versus israel is at war with iran for the first time in its history with bilateral division between the two over some important issues, and iran in the end still having nuclear weapons. that's really the choice. and that's why i'm surprised that it doesn't come out that way because people are more focused on the retaliation capacity in the short term of iran. >> thank you so much, shivly tahami and renon bergman. and now our veteran correspondent who has been in new york but here on a new location right now. martin, you've seen so many changes, dramatic changes over the decades. at the same time we see stalemate on almost e
about the israel's risks. much of that debate is focused on iran's retaliatory capacity and how much damage it can cause both to israel and the u.s. and maybe to oil. that's very important obviously. but there's something really bigger for the israelis. because the choice is really between a situation where israel is not at war with iran ands with prospect of iran developing nuclear weapons versus israel is at war with iran for the first time in its history with bilateral division between the...
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>> in fact, the united states is far more vulnerable than israel, israel is relatively small. getting at israel is hard to do and it has formidable defenses for it. america has assets and vulnerablities around the world. here at home, we saw an plot to set up a bomb in washington. in the middle east, through 90,000 american soldiers in afghanistan, immediately next to iran. iran could heat up the war in afghanistan quickly and make obama's war there very, very difficult to succeed in if it chose to counter an american israel attack on iran by going after our softer, vulnerable places. >> that is the scary part indeed. thank you bruce. >> thank you. >> the florida general election fight with president obama's campaign manager. stay with us for the coverage of the florida primary. "prime time "kicks off tonight. this is "andrea mitchell reports" only on msnbc [ male announcer ] wouldn't it be cool if you took the top down on a crossover? if there were buttons for this? wouldn't it be cool if your car could handle the kids... ♪ ...and the nurburgring? or what if you built a car
>> in fact, the united states is far more vulnerable than israel, israel is relatively small. getting at israel is hard to do and it has formidable defenses for it. america has assets and vulnerablities around the world. here at home, we saw an plot to set up a bomb in washington. in the middle east, through 90,000 american soldiers in afghanistan, immediately next to iran. iran could heat up the war in afghanistan quickly and make obama's war there very, very difficult to succeed in if...
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thrown israel under the bus? >> so it's -- there's no bus, and we're not going to get into that discussion, except to say one thing. we have a strong alliance, and we're going to continue to have a strong alliance. i think the important question is where does the -- the only bus that is really important is the iranian nuclear bus. that's the one that we have to derail. and that's my interest. that's my only interest. >> final question on the broader middle east and what we're seeing this week. this anti-american and indeed anti-israeli rage throughout the middle east attacking our embassy, killing a united states ambassador as you well know. what has been unleashed and what can the united states and its allies specifically do to contain it? >> well, look, i think people focus on the spark. and the spark of reprehensible and irresponsible film is a spark, but it doesn't explain anything. it doesn't explain 9/11. it doesn't explain the decades of animosity and the grievances that go back centuries. in fact, there's
thrown israel under the bus? >> so it's -- there's no bus, and we're not going to get into that discussion, except to say one thing. we have a strong alliance, and we're going to continue to have a strong alliance. i think the important question is where does the -- the only bus that is really important is the iranian nuclear bus. that's the one that we have to derail. and that's my interest. that's my only interest. >> final question on the broader middle east and what we're seeing...
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that israel could not live with. in the arab world, the reaction was that this speech wasn't specific must have, there were no specific plans to restart the arab israeli peace negotiations based on that principle of 1967 borders. so the two sides are really worlds apart and the president wasn't offering according to people in this region any solution to try to bring the two sides together. what we're hearing from washington is a general sense that now is not the time to engage in these direct israeli/palestinian negotiations because the middle east is in such a state of flux because of the ongoing arab spring that the situation on the ground politically is so unsettled. here in the region, we're hearing just the opposite argument with people saying because of this state of chaos, because of all of the transitions going on in the region, there is an absolute necessity to restart the arab palestinian -- israeli/pal less taken began peace process because if it doesn't get moving again, a lot of this anger and turmoil we
that israel could not live with. in the arab world, the reaction was that this speech wasn't specific must have, there were no specific plans to restart the arab israeli peace negotiations based on that principle of 1967 borders. so the two sides are really worlds apart and the president wasn't offering according to people in this region any solution to try to bring the two sides together. what we're hearing from washington is a general sense that now is not the time to engage in these direct...
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in exchange for equivalent territory from israel. that's been the basis for the negotiations ever since camp david back in 2000. the president has never explicitly at a timed that before. >> that doesn't seem controversial. the other second part was his mentioning of the permanent occupation. is the controversial? there anybody arguing, yet, less ate occupy them forever? >> no, i don't think so, and i think your first point is right, too, that the palestinian state is going to have to be established on the west bank in gaza if there's going to be a two-state solution, which most israelis and most palestinians accept. it's not going to be based on the moon. it's going to be in the west bank. so it shouldn't be controversial, but the '67 borders have a whole lot of connotations that have grown up over the years, and so there's kind of a demistification process going on here. i think the other thing to be borne in mind is not only did the president put that down as a term of reference, but he put down very clear markers about israel's s
in exchange for equivalent territory from israel. that's been the basis for the negotiations ever since camp david back in 2000. the president has never explicitly at a timed that before. >> that doesn't seem controversial. the other second part was his mentioning of the permanent occupation. is the controversial? there anybody arguing, yet, less ate occupy them forever? >> no, i don't think so, and i think your first point is right, too, that the palestinian state is going to have...
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iran is a threat to israel. some suggest that the government is soorsly challenge d if it looks like the monarchy will end up falling. >> the first question you probably have to ask is what the saw dees intend to do. we understand there is an interest in gaining access. i think it's difficult for anybody. the same breath with libya, for example, or with another middle eastern situation. each of these situations poses its own questions and its own challenges for the united states as well as for israel. i don't think anybody would be very sorry to see mr. gadhafi disappear from the situation. >> and the space shuttle discovery and its crew after logging more than 141 million miles the shuttle is being retired and will eventually be displayed at a museum. >> to a ship that has led the way time and time again we say farewell discovery. everyone has someone to go heart healthy for. who's your someone? campbell's healthy request can help. low cholesterol, zero grams trans fat, and a healthy level of sodium. it's amazi
iran is a threat to israel. some suggest that the government is soorsly challenge d if it looks like the monarchy will end up falling. >> the first question you probably have to ask is what the saw dees intend to do. we understand there is an interest in gaining access. i think it's difficult for anybody. the same breath with libya, for example, or with another middle eastern situation. each of these situations poses its own questions and its own challenges for the united states as well...
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there many ways to help israel and i think everybody in the process of america wants to help israel and perhaps talking to iran and hezbollah and talking to enemies and putting them in line can help israel and the idea that there is only one way to help and shun iran and shun hezbollah is not only way. >> you sound like chuck hagel. >> interestingly, the israel group and others who were thinking of opposing the nomination ultimately decided to just say nothing and stay out of it. that was part of a piece of being able to move forward and his likely confirmation. straight ahead, a story that likely affects people in your family and your community and the local businesses you shop at. why is no one talking about it? mom always got good nutrition to taste great. she was a picky eater. well now i'm her dietitian and last year, she wasn't eating so well. so i recommended boost complete nutritional drink to help her get the nutrition she was missing. and now she drinks it every day. well, it tastes great! [ male announcer ] boost has 26 essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium and v
there many ways to help israel and i think everybody in the process of america wants to help israel and perhaps talking to iran and hezbollah and talking to enemies and putting them in line can help israel and the idea that there is only one way to help and shun iran and shun hezbollah is not only way. >> you sound like chuck hagel. >> interestingly, the israel group and others who were thinking of opposing the nomination ultimately decided to just say nothing and stay out of it....
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., and israel long time allies. the president today had to work an effort to reassure prime minister benjamin netanyahu that all of us are on the same page when it comes to dealing with threats from iran. >> we'll always have israel's back. it's in the united states' interest to prevent iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. we believe there's a window that allows for a diplomatic resolution to that issue. but the iranians regime has to make a decision. when i say all options are on the table, i mean it. >> israel must have the ability always to defend itself, by itself, against any threat. when it comes to israel's security, israel has the right, the sovereign right to make its own decisions. israel must reserve a right to defend itself. >> clear language relative to a scary idea. iran with a nuclear weapon. the two leaders, who being benjamin netanyahu and president obama, have not always had the easiest relationship. once again looking less than comfortable in their narrative together, we'll get into the politics
., and israel long time allies. the president today had to work an effort to reassure prime minister benjamin netanyahu that all of us are on the same page when it comes to dealing with threats from iran. >> we'll always have israel's back. it's in the united states' interest to prevent iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. we believe there's a window that allows for a diplomatic resolution to that issue. but the iranians regime has to make a decision. when i say all options are on the...
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the speech was a self-defense of israel. another commitment to israel's security, complicating matters is the fatah hamas arrangement. had tough words for the syrian leader. the bid about 1967 is really carrying the day and leading the news. >> very quickly, the president has another stop today later this afternoon in virginia. >> he's going to the cia headquarters three weeks after the daring raid will osama bin laden was killed. he's going to speak to the rank and file there, thank them and try to build on the moral and success of that mission. >> thanks very much. we're going to talk more about israel with jeff goldberg this hour. >>> several democratic fund raising groups are trying to beat republicans at their own game, embracing secret donors. bull burton served as president obama's deputy secretary. you're out with your first ad. let's take look. >> plan that would essentially end medicare is too radical. governor haley thinks this plan is courageous. with mitt romney, you have to wonder -- which page is he on today?
the speech was a self-defense of israel. another commitment to israel's security, complicating matters is the fatah hamas arrangement. had tough words for the syrian leader. the bid about 1967 is really carrying the day and leading the news. >> very quickly, the president has another stop today later this afternoon in virginia. >> he's going to the cia headquarters three weeks after the daring raid will osama bin laden was killed. he's going to speak to the rank and file there,...
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there. >> and maybe the program has run the course, we don't know, but if the administration wants israel and the rest of the world to know that we are doing something very real to slow down the enemy, then the israeli public as well, it takes off pressure for the military strike and this makes it harder for the neocons for them to say that nothing is happening and we can't stop them unless we bomb them. >> that is tricky, and here is president obama who would not comment directly on the implication, but he said that the idea that his white house would leak information purposely about such a sensitive matter was offensive. let's watch. >> the notion that my white house would purposely release classified national security information is offensive. it is wrong. we are dealing with issues that can touch on the safety and the security of the american people. our families. or our military personnel or our allies. and so we don't play with that. >> we don't play with that. it is hard not to be cynical in politics, but i got the feeling that, well, i think that he meant it. think that he was rea
there. >> and maybe the program has run the course, we don't know, but if the administration wants israel and the rest of the world to know that we are doing something very real to slow down the enemy, then the israeli public as well, it takes off pressure for the military strike and this makes it harder for the neocons for them to say that nothing is happening and we can't stop them unless we bomb them. >> that is tricky, and here is president obama who would not comment directly...
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has okayed for israel has been condemned by israel. so netanyahu has lost in the politics. he lost in the policy. he made the united states and biden look very foolish while they are trying to put together a united front in getting negotiations going and in dealing with iran. >> savannah, i guess we'll always debate depending on how friendly people are to israel whether we have the same exact interest they do. no two countries have the same exact interest. it is fairly clear we have different policies. the united states policy and a policy of the bush administration as well we want two states in this area of the world. we want an israeli state, a jewish state and the development, if possible, of a palestinian state, a peaceful palestinian state alongside it. that doesn't seem to be the policy of netanyahu and his government. >> well, look, i think it was an israelri official says this is a last gasp for the notion of a two-state solution. if this doesn't work frankly people who have been watching this longer than i have don't have faith it will, that is where you end up. th
has okayed for israel has been condemned by israel. so netanyahu has lost in the politics. he lost in the policy. he made the united states and biden look very foolish while they are trying to put together a united front in getting negotiations going and in dealing with iran. >> savannah, i guess we'll always debate depending on how friendly people are to israel whether we have the same exact interest they do. no two countries have the same exact interest. it is fairly clear we have...
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all of those things have undermined israel. there's a reason obama has single digit ratings in israel. he has not strengthened israel's hand in working with the palestinians, ultimately, these two parties have to figure out the solution but it's not helped when the president does things that puts israel in a corner that effect throws them under the bus. and you're seeing a reaction. you saw it politically in new york nine and i think you'll see it throughout the country next november. >> in all due respect, there are many people in foreign policy, not only jewish people as well as christians and democrats and republicans who think settlements are a key issue. it's been a key question for a number of administrations, president obama certainly put it out there at some political risk to himself. you could argue that the cairo speech in a way advanced what happened throughout the arab spring. that's -- isn't that a very narrow perspective to take. is it appropriate for mitt romney right now to be challenging the president on this i
all of those things have undermined israel. there's a reason obama has single digit ratings in israel. he has not strengthened israel's hand in working with the palestinians, ultimately, these two parties have to figure out the solution but it's not helped when the president does things that puts israel in a corner that effect throws them under the bus. and you're seeing a reaction. you saw it politically in new york nine and i think you'll see it throughout the country next november. >>...
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people of israel. the white house has made very clear that the purpose of the trip is to strengthen an already historic bond between israel and the united states. i think it will send a powerful message to the middle east at a time great uncertainty and upheaval throughout the region, and i think that is the purpose of the trip. >> but what about on the peace process? when you want to read between the lines here and you've got to be careful with what you want to say, you've got the president that's going to be visiting the west bank and visiting israel and then going to jordan. let me ask you this. is juror down's king hussein the new mubarak here when it comes to the peace process, that he might be the -- the sort of mediator in the region? >> king abdullah. >> king abdullah. >> his dad was king hussein. jordan has played a crucial role in the peace process and we welcome that role. historic relations between jordan, historic peace treaty between israel and jordan. we look forward to working with the
people of israel. the white house has made very clear that the purpose of the trip is to strengthen an already historic bond between israel and the united states. i think it will send a powerful message to the middle east at a time great uncertainty and upheaval throughout the region, and i think that is the purpose of the trip. >> but what about on the peace process? when you want to read between the lines here and you've got to be careful with what you want to say, you've got the...
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they didn't want israel to be formed. they were one of the six arab armies that went to war with israel to stop the formation of the state. ever since then, the four wars that were fought were all about destroying israel until the 1967 war when israel took over the sinai, and at that point, of course, the war then became a matter of egypt taking back its own land, which they succeeded to do in the peace treaty after the '73 war. >> what kind of a delicate position do you think this puts the united states in, given our relationship with egypt, given our relationship with israel? what happens if the two don't continue in a peace treaty? what does that do for us? >> well, it's very delicate, isn't it? who will america support, little israel or gigantic egypt with 80 million people? how does the united states balance that? those two countries, egypt and israel, have been the biggest recipients of american foreign aid -- >> right. numbers one and two, right there. >> numbers one and two, more than $3 billion each. so you know,
they didn't want israel to be formed. they were one of the six arab armies that went to war with israel to stop the formation of the state. ever since then, the four wars that were fought were all about destroying israel until the 1967 war when israel took over the sinai, and at that point, of course, the war then became a matter of egypt taking back its own land, which they succeeded to do in the peace treaty after the '73 war. >> what kind of a delicate position do you think this puts...
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. >> israel our relationship with israel. >> do you think the nation of israel has committed war crimes? >> john mccain thought this was the big question. >> did you disagree on president obama on the surge in afghanistan? >> but in fact this is the most pressing question facing the new secretary of defense. >> when we hear report that is there are upwards of 19,000 sexual assaults in the military against women it is unacceptable. i need a strong commitment from you that you will treat our ment military families in the way that you would look after your own. >> on the issue of sexual assaults the devil is the military i don't know if you have seen "the in visible war". >> yes. >> i would ask that your commitment to the prosecution and holding accountable the people who are involved in this but also the victim. >> yes, i will agree to that. >> yes, sexual assault in the military is the issue facing the secretary of defense. he has no voice on his country's policy on israel. every minute spent on that today in that hearing was a complete waste of time. and there is no disagreement on this
. >> israel our relationship with israel. >> do you think the nation of israel has committed war crimes? >> john mccain thought this was the big question. >> did you disagree on president obama on the surge in afghanistan? >> but in fact this is the most pressing question facing the new secretary of defense. >> when we hear report that is there are upwards of 19,000 sexual assaults in the military against women it is unacceptable. i need a strong commitment...
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president abbas said they won't recognize israel as a jewish state. the question is, if these talks fail at an early stage, will this administration disengage or maybe already to step up and deepen your personal involvement. >> president abbas and prime minister netanyahu were here last week and they came with a sense of purpose and seriousness and cordiality that, frankly, exceeded a lot of people's expectations. what they said was that they were serious about negotiating, they affirmed the goal of creating two states living side by side in peace and security. they have set up a schedule where they're going to meet every two weeks. we are actively participating in that process. secretary of state hillary clinton will be flying to the middle east for the first series of next meetings on september 14th and 15th. and, so, what we've done is to bring the parties together to try to get them to recognize that the path for israeli security and palestinian sovereignty can only be met through negotiations and these are going to be tough negotiations. there ar
president abbas said they won't recognize israel as a jewish state. the question is, if these talks fail at an early stage, will this administration disengage or maybe already to step up and deepen your personal involvement. >> president abbas and prime minister netanyahu were here last week and they came with a sense of purpose and seriousness and cordiality that, frankly, exceeded a lot of people's expectations. what they said was that they were serious about negotiating, they affirmed...
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relations with israel, iran's flus, u.s. oil interests and stability in a crucial region of the world. our guest this morning, secretary of state, hillary clinton. >>> also part of our special coverage. a report from nbc krif correspondent richard engel on the ground at a former middle east negotiator and ambassador to israel for president bill clinton. back home in his state of the union address, the president promptses to win the future. but what can actually get down this year? with us, the republican leader in the senate, mitch mcconnell from kentucky. >>> and how foreign policy will impact the comingspending. with us, mike murphy, harold ford, nbc news chief white house correspondent, chuck todd, and washington correspondent for the bbc, caddy kay. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good morning, day six of the you rest in egypt, protests giving way to arson and looting. defiant egyptians picking over the streets as the military does little to hold back the tens of thousands of demonstrators. estimates of
relations with israel, iran's flus, u.s. oil interests and stability in a crucial region of the world. our guest this morning, secretary of state, hillary clinton. >>> also part of our special coverage. a report from nbc krif correspondent richard engel on the ground at a former middle east negotiator and ambassador to israel for president bill clinton. back home in his state of the union address, the president promptses to win the future. but what can actually get down this year? with...
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israel will not tolerate it. israel will take whatever action is necessary to defend our people. >> in response, hamas' prime minister said a time in which the israeli operation does what it wants and gaza is gone. he was not there at the time. what ignited the most recent round of fighting? ramped up rocket fire which demands military response. according to defense forces, the palestinian militants fired more into israel in october this year than all of 2011. there's a semitri in the death toll. the fighting between the militants in 2009 through september of this year, 25 israelis have been killed by palestinians while 314 palestinians have been killed according to the israeli human rights organization. one of the palestinian casualty, a 13-year-old boy killed by israeli forces in a gunfight on november 8th. many point to that as a major escalation of the fighting. as to how and when it will end, they said thursday, it's unclear. we cannot predict what the end point is. at the moment, there's no reason to stop.
israel will not tolerate it. israel will take whatever action is necessary to defend our people. >> in response, hamas' prime minister said a time in which the israeli operation does what it wants and gaza is gone. he was not there at the time. what ignited the most recent round of fighting? ramped up rocket fire which demands military response. according to defense forces, the palestinian militants fired more into israel in october this year than all of 2011. there's a semitri in the...
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israel has never been a partisan issue. democratic presidents, republican presidents, support for israel has been a nonpartisan cause. if it becomes a partisan cause, that could be dangerous. and it's not just netanyahu. it's the democratic party who made that blunder by initially not including jerusalem in its platform. there's a real danger here. >> you are from israel. do you agree? do you think we're looking at israel becoming a partisan issue now in this country? >> that's certainly the hope of republicans. they absolutely hope they can peel off the sliver of jewish voters, but we've been hearing for decades that ju -- christian voters who are supportive of israel, that that's going to be a defining issue. when it comes to the jewish population, they're still overwhelming voting democratic. >> i want to talk about the relationship between the israeli prime minister and president obama. we've been talking about a lot about it over the past two hours, especially. much has been made over president obama saying he could no
israel has never been a partisan issue. democratic presidents, republican presidents, support for israel has been a nonpartisan cause. if it becomes a partisan cause, that could be dangerous. and it's not just netanyahu. it's the democratic party who made that blunder by initially not including jerusalem in its platform. there's a real danger here. >> you are from israel. do you agree? do you think we're looking at israel becoming a partisan issue now in this country? >> that's...
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theeoplef israel live on. we say in hebrew [ speaking foreign language ] and the jewish state will live forever. the jewish people have live in the land of israel for thousands of years. even after most of our people were exiled from it, jews continued toive in the land of israel toughtheages, and the masses of our people never gave up the dream of returning to our ancient homeland, defying the laws of history, we did just . he t exiles, restored our independence and rebuild our national life. the jewish people have come home, we will never be uprooted again. yesterday was yom kippur, the holiest day othe jewish year. every year for over three millennia we havome the onhis day of reflection and atonement. we take stock of our past. we pray for our future. we remember, we remember the sorrows of our persecution. we remember the great travails of our dispersion. we mourn the extermination of a third of our people, 6 million, in t holocaust. but at the end of yom kippur we celebrate. we celebrate the rebirth of i
theeoplef israel live on. we say in hebrew [ speaking foreign language ] and the jewish state will live forever. the jewish people have live in the land of israel for thousands of years. even after most of our people were exiled from it, jews continued toive in the land of israel toughtheages, and the masses of our people never gave up the dream of returning to our ancient homeland, defying the laws of history, we did just . he t exiles, restored our independence and rebuild our national life....
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it's been a cold peace between egypt and israel. there haven't been warm ties between leaders and peoples and economic links have been minimal. so i don't think the next egyptian government is going to, by any means, change the peace treaty. they are not going to get rid of it and they're not going to be as well known to the israelis and don't perhaps have some of the history that mubarak has. but i'm very, very confident the next egyptian government as it emerges will be supporting that egypt/israeli peace agreement. so those are the key security issues and then, of course, there's the wider subject that this is the last part of the world where democratic values have not come and where they have come to asia, to latin america, to africa in large part and so we really need to very carefully and very constructively play a role in promoting democratic values in the middle east. egypt's revolution is a big, big step forward and i think we should be more applauding than worrying. >> how with about best case and worst case scenarios from
it's been a cold peace between egypt and israel. there haven't been warm ties between leaders and peoples and economic links have been minimal. so i don't think the next egyptian government is going to, by any means, change the peace treaty. they are not going to get rid of it and they're not going to be as well known to the israelis and don't perhaps have some of the history that mubarak has. but i'm very, very confident the next egyptian government as it emerges will be supporting that...
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israel. a democracy legitimately defending itself against terror is morally hang, drawn and given an unfair trial to boot. by these twisted standards, the united nations human rights council would have dragged roosevelt and churchill. what a proversion of truth, what a perversion of justice. now, delegates of the united nations, and the governments whom you represent, you have a decision to make. will you accept this farce? because if you do, the united nations would revert to its darkest days when the worst violators of human rights sat in judgment against the law-abiding democracies. when zionism was equated with racism. and when an automatic majority could be mustered to declare that the earth is flat. if you had to choose a date when the united nations began its decent, almost a freefall and lost the respect of many thoughtful people in the international community, it was that decision in 1975 to equate zionism with racism. now, this body has a choice to make. if it does not make reject t
israel. a democracy legitimately defending itself against terror is morally hang, drawn and given an unfair trial to boot. by these twisted standards, the united nations human rights council would have dragged roosevelt and churchill. what a proversion of truth, what a perversion of justice. now, delegates of the united nations, and the governments whom you represent, you have a decision to make. will you accept this farce? because if you do, the united nations would revert to its darkest days...
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israel deserves recognition. it deserves normal relations with the neighbors and friends of the palestinians do them no favors by ignoring this truth, just as friends of israel must recognize the need to pursue a two-state solution with a secure israel next to a palestine. that is the truth. each side has legitimate aspirations and that is part of what makes peace so hard, and the deadlock will only be broken when each side learns to stand in the other's shoes. each side can see the world through each other's eyes, and that is what we should be encouraging, and that is what we should be promoting. this body founded as it was out of the ashes of war and genocide, dedicated as it is to the dignity of every single person must recognize the reality that has lived by both the palestinians and the israelis. the measure of our actions must always be if they advance the right of israeli and palestinian children to live lives of peace and security and dignity and opportunity. and we will only succeed in that effort if we
israel deserves recognition. it deserves normal relations with the neighbors and friends of the palestinians do them no favors by ignoring this truth, just as friends of israel must recognize the need to pursue a two-state solution with a secure israel next to a palestine. that is the truth. each side has legitimate aspirations and that is part of what makes peace so hard, and the deadlock will only be broken when each side learns to stand in the other's shoes. each side can see the world...
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no better guy for understanding israel. walking israel. thank you so much for everything you have done over these years and continue to. what political story will be making headlines in the next 24-hours? that's next right here. [ engine revving ] [ male announcer ] the u.s. government may soon require brake override technology on all new cars and trucks. at nissan, we think this is a good idea. so we did it... ...six years ago. [ wind howling ] nissan. innovation for safety. innovation for all. they're seeing -- >> isn't this normal tightening, closing? >> well, some of it, yes. absolutely. and some of its effect that they've had a big fund raising advantage. and they've used that for tv ads. when you're divining your opponent as not the best person in the world, and your opponent isn't on tv, those numbers aren't going to help a little bit. the question is in the next month we're going to see republicans get on tv. do those numbers snap back to where they were in august when democrats were kind of woe is me, and the house is gone, and th
no better guy for understanding israel. walking israel. thank you so much for everything you have done over these years and continue to. what political story will be making headlines in the next 24-hours? that's next right here. [ engine revving ] [ male announcer ] the u.s. government may soon require brake override technology on all new cars and trucks. at nissan, we think this is a good idea. so we did it... ...six years ago. [ wind howling ] nissan. innovation for safety. innovation for...
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i would add that israel today, though, i think israel should really reflect what's going on in egypt. it does not want to be the hosni mubarak of the peace process. israel has never been stronger militarily or economically. this is exactly the time it should be looking to forge and close a peace deal with the palestinians, not because it will change the arab world but because it will be a huge opportunity and stabilizer for that relationship. >> tom, everything from the peace process, concerns the u.s. has about obviously our oil interests there, the influence of iran and, of course, islamic extremism, islamic fundamentalism and terrorism. what are the ripple effects? what comes next in terms much those problems? >> think for all of us analysts inside, outside, the most dangerous thing you can do in a situation like this is confuse your hopes with your analysis. i know what my hopes are. my hopes are we'll see a transition in egypt that will allow the emergence of a muslim moderate progressive center there, precisely what mubarak never built. but my analysis and my fear, especially lo
i would add that israel today, though, i think israel should really reflect what's going on in egypt. it does not want to be the hosni mubarak of the peace process. israel has never been stronger militarily or economically. this is exactly the time it should be looking to forge and close a peace deal with the palestinians, not because it will change the arab world but because it will be a huge opportunity and stabilizer for that relationship. >> tom, everything from the peace process,...
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the chips are down, i have israel's back. >> i have israel's back. big takeaway line, binyamin netanyahu also spoke, discussing america's position on iran becoming a nuclear power. >> president obama has reiterated his commitment to prevent that from happening. he stated clearly that all options are on the table and that american policy is not -- israel -- israel has exactly the same policy. >> and then republican presidential candidate mitt romney weighed in as well. >> my view is we have to communicate that we stand with israel. there is not an inch of distance between the two of us if we don't insist they make unilateral concessions those have not worked in the past. things are going to have to settle down and stand by our friend. >> to the casual listener it might sound like everybody ag e agrees. embedded is high-stakes campaign to influence military policy decisions that impact all of our lives. that was a striking thing as you survey this. as someone who, you know, i follow this issue but i am not embedded deeply in it. it is not my full-time
the chips are down, i have israel's back. >> i have israel's back. big takeaway line, binyamin netanyahu also spoke, discussing america's position on iran becoming a nuclear power. >> president obama has reiterated his commitment to prevent that from happening. he stated clearly that all options are on the table and that american policy is not -- israel -- israel has exactly the same policy. >> and then republican presidential candidate mitt romney weighed in as well. >>...
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if eye ron did get the bomb and palestinian citizens became the majority, israel would have to figure out how to remain jewish and democratic at the same time. let's bring in colonel wilkerson now at the college of william & mary. thanks for your time tonight, sir. >> thanks. >> how does this change or should it, in fact, change our approach to the iranian nuclear issue, knowing that part of israel's anxiety is demographic? >> i think anyone who studied the situation -- and i will admit that's probably few, unfortunately -- knew that already. and israel's problem is much more profound than you just stated it, though that's an aspect of it, the profoundness of it is, that israel is going to find it inning creasingly difficult to be democratic and jewish, even with the current demographic situation, no outside forces impacting. israel will be an apartheid state, probably within a couple decades, if it tries to maintain the current policies, vis-a-vis the palestinian's growing population, and that's not very good for the future. south africa proved that. israel has a problem in that rega
if eye ron did get the bomb and palestinian citizens became the majority, israel would have to figure out how to remain jewish and democratic at the same time. let's bring in colonel wilkerson now at the college of william & mary. thanks for your time tonight, sir. >> thanks. >> how does this change or should it, in fact, change our approach to the iranian nuclear issue, knowing that part of israel's anxiety is demographic? >> i think anyone who studied the situation --...
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is israel in compliance with that? is israel in compliance with that? >> i don't know, and frankly i'm not really all that concerned about it because i don't fear that israel is going to attack the united states with a nuclear weapon. do i fear that with iran. >> but you just said that israel might start the bombing in the middle east so that's interesting. >> no, that's not what i said. >> you did. you said you people, are you know, including some of our arab allies want israel to start bombing iran first. >> no, no, that is exactly not what i said. what i said was, and here i am quoting myself which is an interesting situation, but what i said was israel, they hope that israel will do whatever is required to prevent iran from getting a bomb. >> and what would that be? >> well, i don't think bomb sergeant only alternative. >> i hope not. david, let me ask you the last question on this. look, we could have a nuclear arms race if iran gets a nuke here so obviously it's a very important issue. is the uae right? should is
is israel in compliance with that? is israel in compliance with that? >> i don't know, and frankly i'm not really all that concerned about it because i don't fear that israel is going to attack the united states with a nuclear weapon. do i fear that with iran. >> but you just said that israel might start the bombing in the middle east so that's interesting. >> no, that's not what i said. >> you did. you said you people, are you know, including some of our arab allies...
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our friendship with israel is endured and israel must be recognized. no american president has made such a clear statement about our support for israel at the united nations at such a difficult time. people usually give those speeches before audiences like this one. not before the general assembly. [ applause ] i must say, there was not a lot of applause. [ laughter ] but it was the right thing to do. and as a result, today there is no doubt anywhere in the world that the united states will insist upon israel's security and legitimacy. [ applause ] that will be true as we continue our efforts to pursue -- in the pursuit of peace and that will be true when it comes to the issue that is such a focus for all of us today. iran's nuclear program. a threat that has the potential to bring together the worst rhetoric about israel's destruction with the world's most dangerous weapons. let's begin with a basic truth that you all understand. no israeli government can tolerate a nuclear weapon in the hands of a regime that denies the holocaust, threatens to wipe i
our friendship with israel is endured and israel must be recognized. no american president has made such a clear statement about our support for israel at the united nations at such a difficult time. people usually give those speeches before audiences like this one. not before the general assembly. [ applause ] i must say, there was not a lot of applause. [ laughter ] but it was the right thing to do. and as a result, today there is no doubt anywhere in the world that the united states will...
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it does not want to attack israel for the time being. but they want to somehow stop these talks. >> thank you so much. joining me is a state department spokesman from upstairs where two sides are going back and forth. let's talk about the amount of time they spent together one on one. >> jonathan had a good point. the way we designed the program was to make sure there was meaningful interaction between president abbas and president netanyahu. ultimately, these are the leaders they have to reach an agreement. these are the leader who is will have to overcome the difficulties that do exist within the process. it's their commitment starting now they're going to meet together roughly every two weeks going forward. this is a meaningful process through which they can address and resolve the core issues. >> now, those core issues, of course, are so tough. right off the bat abbas said there needed to be an extension. >> certainly. we've started the discussion that will continue in two weeks in the region. there is now a process under way. we und
it does not want to attack israel for the time being. but they want to somehow stop these talks. >> thank you so much. joining me is a state department spokesman from upstairs where two sides are going back and forth. let's talk about the amount of time they spent together one on one. >> jonathan had a good point. the way we designed the program was to make sure there was meaningful interaction between president abbas and president netanyahu. ultimately, these are the leaders they...
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our friendship with israel is deep and enduring. and so we believe that any lasting peace must acknowledge the very real security concers s that israel faces every single day. israel, a small country of less than 8 million people look out at a world where leaders of much larger nations threaten to wipe it off of the map. >> well, president obama really wants to be a part of the solution in the middle east just as many other presidents who have gone before him, so how bad would a u.s. veto of palestinian veto make our nation and the president look in that region? >> a veto by the united states particularly at this moment where we have seen arabs from north africa to yemen in the east rising up demanding empowerment and digfulnity willt be good for the united states and the peace process if there is such a thing right now, and the obama administration realizes this, and i think that the palestinian authority realizes this. i think that they are coming to new york is not an attempt to be a game-changer, but it is a reflection of their
our friendship with israel is deep and enduring. and so we believe that any lasting peace must acknowledge the very real security concers s that israel faces every single day. israel, a small country of less than 8 million people look out at a world where leaders of much larger nations threaten to wipe it off of the map. >> well, president obama really wants to be a part of the solution in the middle east just as many other presidents who have gone before him, so how bad would a u.s. veto...
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is there a center to israel that wants peace? >> yeah, absolutely. not only for israel. the jews and the palestinians. i've always said, there was a peace agreement on the table, i'm sure say, 60% of israelis, 60% of palestinians would sign it on the spot regardless of what the deal was. they've had it up to here. >> when is -- when is that going to find its way into politics? it takes two to tango. can -- if the palestinians offer something good, in other words, if they offer peace, if they offer recognition of israel as a jewish homeland, will that be enough? >> you know, what israel's demanding is the recognition of israel as -- that's a sideshow really to the key issues, the borders, jerusalem, refugees and all of those other issues they have been vainly debating for decades. the real question is, what does it take for the leaders of both sides to respond to the needs and wishes of their people? >> suppose we finance a buyout of this issue of right of return. financial compensation to the palestinians moved out of the state of israel proper since 1948 for whatever re
is there a center to israel that wants peace? >> yeah, absolutely. not only for israel. the jews and the palestinians. i've always said, there was a peace agreement on the table, i'm sure say, 60% of israelis, 60% of palestinians would sign it on the spot regardless of what the deal was. they've had it up to here. >> when is -- when is that going to find its way into politics? it takes two to tango. can -- if the palestinians offer something good, in other words, if they offer...
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there's plenty of issues between a dividing united states and israel. another important issue, of course, will israel meet face to face with the palestinian leaders to renew the piece process. again, obama says he wants it but it hasn't happened. the trouble for israel is when you talk about palestinian leaders, you can't ignore hamas. >> we're just learning that the meeting with the president and reporters, he says he's committed to peace with the palestinians. i find that to be an incredible statement given that the duly elected leaders of the palestinian leader, hamas, in some cases are still acting like a terrorist group. rockets flying over the border and the like. >> well, yeah. hamas is actually trying to control the rockets across the boarder from gaza into israel and he says there are other groups out of control such as palestinian groups linked to al qaeda who are doing that. there vd been any rockets but certainly there are enough to worry israel. yeah, your main point is correct. hamas being an elected leader. they're outside the move toward
there's plenty of issues between a dividing united states and israel. another important issue, of course, will israel meet face to face with the palestinian leaders to renew the piece process. again, obama says he wants it but it hasn't happened. the trouble for israel is when you talk about palestinian leaders, you can't ignore hamas. >> we're just learning that the meeting with the president and reporters, he says he's committed to peace with the palestinians. i find that to be an...
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what are israel's accusations and the proof to back it up? >> well, right now, thomas, you have investigators in thailand and also israeli officials in that country talking about the fact that they found weapons or rather explosives in this apartment independent bangkok that was rented by three iranians that are these magnetic explosives, the same ones that were used in the attacks earlier in the week. now israeli officials are saying that's a clear link between all three of these incidents. although they don't right now the conclusively say that the incident in bangkok was a plot to target israeli diplomats. but it also doesn't matter what proof they have or don't have. it's really a matter an of perception right now, and israeli officials are accusing iran and its government of orchestrating these attacks. thomas? >> reception is reality, stephanie. thanks so much. >>> back here at home, house leaders from both parties are praising what seems to be an emerging deal to extend payroll tax cuts and jobless benefits. this rare compromise comes
what are israel's accusations and the proof to back it up? >> well, right now, thomas, you have investigators in thailand and also israeli officials in that country talking about the fact that they found weapons or rather explosives in this apartment independent bangkok that was rented by three iranians that are these magnetic explosives, the same ones that were used in the attacks earlier in the week. now israeli officials are saying that's a clear link between all three of these...
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not just the peace process between israel and the palestinians but a new dynamic between israel and the rest of the arab world. people here believe because of this revolutionary spirit, because of the unleashing of public opinion that the arab states have never been stronger, vis-a-vis israel, than they are right now. they'd like to see that dynamic reflected in new rounds of negotiations. >> and richard, we can't not discuss the fine line that the president needs to walk. he's been accused of being pro-palestine in the past. and now he's going to be giving a lot of weight to his speech, too, what's going on with israel and palestine. and in his meeting tomorrow with benjamin netanyahu. how important is it to prove that he's walking this fine line, not favoring either side? >> reporter: i think he has to maintain a role as moderator, as someone who can be a credible negotiator, to push the two sides together. in the arab world, the perception is that the united states is not a fair broker and that the united states always sides with israel. that's the perception here, and that is a perc
not just the peace process between israel and the palestinians but a new dynamic between israel and the rest of the arab world. people here believe because of this revolutionary spirit, because of the unleashing of public opinion that the arab states have never been stronger, vis-a-vis israel, than they are right now. they'd like to see that dynamic reflected in new rounds of negotiations. >> and richard, we can't not discuss the fine line that the president needs to walk. he's been...
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plus, the president's big mideast speech and the rupture with israel. with us, ranking member of the house budget committee, democrat chris van hollen of maryland, republican strategist and columnist for "time" magazine, mike murphy, chief foreign affairs correspondent for nbc news, andrea mitchell, columnist for "the washington post," eugene robinson, and author of the book "too big to fail," now an hbo movie, "the new york times'" andrew ross sorkin. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good morning. breaking news in the 2012 race for the white house. mitch daniels will not run for president. the indiana governor who many thought would arrive on a white horse to buck up the gop field will not join the fray after all, announcing in a surprise statement overnight that family concerns made the difference. from the statement, he writes about his wife sherry and his four daughters the following -- "what could have been a complicated decision was in the end very simple on matters affecting us all, our family constitution gives a veto to the wom
plus, the president's big mideast speech and the rupture with israel. with us, ranking member of the house budget committee, democrat chris van hollen of maryland, republican strategist and columnist for "time" magazine, mike murphy, chief foreign affairs correspondent for nbc news, andrea mitchell, columnist for "the washington post," eugene robinson, and author of the book "too big to fail," now an hbo movie, "the new york times'" andrew ross sorkin....